Packaging container with integrated sheet for retention of packaged article

Abstract

The invention provides a packaging container including a box adjustable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the box including a plurality of side panels and a bottom arranged to define a storage compartment and an opening, the storage compartment being accessible through the opening when the box is in the open configuration. A first flap and a second flap form a first pair of opposing flaps, each of the first and second flaps being attached to a corresponding side panel and adapted for folding across at least a portion of the opening when the box is in the closed configuration. The box includes a second pair of opposing flaps, each flap of the second pair of opposing flaps being attached to a corresponding side panel and adapted for folding across at least a portion of the opening when the box is in the closed configuration. A sheet is provided, having a first end affixed to the first flap and a second end affixed to the second flap, wherein when the box is in the closed configuration, a first portion of the sheet is within the storage compartment, a second portion of the sheet is between the first flap and at least one flap of the second pair of opposing flaps, and a third portion of the sheet is between the second flap and at least one flap of the second pair of opposing flaps.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates packaging containers or boxes, particularly containers incorporating a sheet for retention of a packaged article within the container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Protective packaging structures are often used when an article to be transported requires protection from physical shock, dust, dirt and other contaminants. For example, when shipping articles that may be relatively fragile, it is often desirable to package the article inside a box to protect the article from physical impacts to the box that may occur during loading, transit and unloading. In addition, when shipping sensitive electronic articles, such as computer components, it is often desirable to protect those components from dust and dirt. Aside from the shipping box-itself, some additional packing materials are often needed to prevent the article from being damaged by uncontrolled movement within the box. Such additional packing material may comprise, for e...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a packaging container for an article that can be opened and closed for easy access to the article. The container includes a box with side panels and a bottom panel that can be folded across the opening when the box is closed. The box also has a sheet with a first end attached to one of the flaps and a second end attached to the other flap. When the box is closed, the sheet is positioned between the flaps and the article is retained between the sheet and the flaps. The technical effects of this invention include easy packaging, secure retention of the article, and efficient use of space.

Problems solved by technology

In such cases, the extra space required for full suspension packaging becomes a less efficient use of such materials.

While retention packaging reduces the overall size of the packaging, placing the article between the flexible film and rigid backing is a cumbersome process and may increase the overall time needed to package each article.

When packaging many thousands of articles, this incremental increase in time may have a substantial overall impact on shipping costs.

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